High school volleyball team hosts fundraiser for McKeesport officer injured in shooting
The Thomas Jefferson High School boy’s volleyball team held a fundraiser on Sunday for the McKeesport officer who was injured in a shooting last month that left his partner dead.
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All of the proceeds from the event were donated to Officer Chuck Thomas, who was injured in the line of duty alongside fallen Officer Sean Sluganski.
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The team held the event to give back to Officer Thomas as he recovers as a token of thanks for his service. They sold over 100 bowling tickets to help raise money. They also had an auction and a 50/50 raffle.
Officer Thomas attended the event to accept the donation and participate in festivities with the team.
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